Netflix ‘A Different World’ Sequel Series About Whitley & Dwayne’s Daughter From Felicia Pride In Works At Netflix

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[Infamous114]

An A Different World sequel series chronicling Dwayne and Whitley’s daughter’s time at Hillman College, is in early development at Netflix, sources tell Deadline. The project comes from writer/executive producer Felicia Pride (Bel-Air, Grey’s Anatomy) and executive producers Debbie Allen, Mandy Summers, Tom Werner, Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Bythewood.

Netflix declined to comment for this story.

The sequel will center on the couple’s youngest daughter, who is now also attending Hillman, sources share. While casting is yet to begin officially, we hear conversations with original cast members have taken place regarding interest and availability and the response has been positive.

A continuation of the series has been in various stages of development throughout the years but was paused for multiple reasons including the legal issues surrounding Bill Cosby, the creator of A Different World.

 

[BDBOULIBALY]

Definitely not expecting this to be good

 

[Norrin_Radd]

If this inspires droves of black kids to go to HBCUS I'm all for it.

 

[Loneshot]

I'm waiting for the twist in the plot. I don't remember any gay main characters in the original show.

 

[Jay_Kincade]

If this is like that Boomerang spin-off, they can keep it

 

[AP3.0]

I'm waiting for the twist in the plot. I don't remember any gay main characters in the original show.

You know "they was on campus" lol

 

[Duwop]

It's quality writing and acting and overall story telling.. I'll allow it

If it's fuckery.... I'll denounce it.

Cuz a different world was essential... And these kids need positive black stories

 

[Norrin_Radd]

If this is like that Boomerang spin-off, they can keep it

Que?

 

[Norrin_Radd]

It's quality writing and acting and overall story telling.. I'll allow it

If it's fuckery.... I'll denounce it.

Cuz a different world was essential... And these kids need positive black stories

Well Kenya Barris & Lena Waithe aren't involved that I know of, so that's a step in the right direction.

 

[AP3.0]

I'm thinking it's gonna try and be along the lines of the Fresh Prince reboot

 

[IUTpt2]

Should be good.


I hope they don't stink this up. That "Good Times" animation ain't hit on nothin' and I hope they do right by this. I see this got potential.

 

[Duwop]

I'm thinking it's gonna try and be along the lines of the Fresh Prince reboot

Which is very decent

 

[a.mann]

So basically “Grown’ish”

 

[SeaSnake]

I'm waiting for the twist in the plot. I don't remember any gay main characters in the original show.

It’s 2024 it’s gonna be at least two gay characters like real life

 

[BlackRain]

If they avoid the "I just found out I'm Black because I love Can We Talk" brunch boot brigade of twitter tropes it could be good.

 

[Playmaker88]

Julian gonna make his return as a
a conservative professor

 

[neo2090]

Slowly but surely sprinkle in all of the former and living cast members just like they're doing on Cobra Kai

 

[Mister B. M. Ed.]

This has “That ‘90s Show” vibes all over it.

Reintroducing the main characters of the old school to give the new star a boost, then following her throughout, while leaving one or two old mainstays as a “guide” of sorts throughout the first season.

Wouldn’t be surprised to see it play out just like that.

 

[MorganFreemanKing]

I appreciate it being a direct sequel as opposed to a reboot.